Tides Today & Tomorrow in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA

TIDE TIMES for Sunday, July 19, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA.
Next low tide : in 5h 31m at 6:19 am (-0.1 ft)
Next high tide : 12:36 pm (3.8 ft)
Sunset today : 8:20 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:59 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (32% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8639168
Common Questions About Tides

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides - May 1976

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat9:413.19:513.93:370.13:300.26:097:52Waxing Crescent1Sat
2Sun10:203.110:303.84:150.14:100.36:087:53Waxing Crescent2Sun
3Mon11:003.011:123.74:570.24:540.46:077:54Waxing Crescent3Mon
4Tue11:443.011:573.65:430.35:440.56:057:55Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed12:303.16:300.36:380.56:047:56First Quarter5Wed
6Thu12:453.61:223.17:210.27:360.56:037:56First Quarter6Thu
7Fri1:393.52:243.38:160.28:410.46:027:57First Quarter7Fri
8Sat2:433.43:313.59:130.19:470.26:017:58First Quarter8Sat
9Sun3:503.44:323.910:10-0.110:500.06:007:59Waxing Gibbous9Sun
10Mon4:533.55:304.211:05-0.311:53-0.26:008:00Waxing Gibbous10Mon
11Tue5:533.66:274.512:01-0.45:598:01Waxing Gibbous11Tue
12Wed6:523.77:224.712:54-0.512:57-0.65:588:02Full Moon12Wed
13Thu7:483.78:144.81:50-0.71:51-0.65:578:03Full Moon13Thu
14Fri8:413.79:054.82:41-0.72:41-0.65:568:03Full Moon14Fri
15Sat9:333.79:564.63:32-0.73:32-0.55:558:04Waning Gibbous15Sat
16Sun10:273.610:494.44:24-0.54:26-0.25:548:05Waning Gibbous16Sun
17Mon11:223.511:414.05:19-0.35:250.05:548:06Waning Gibbous17Mon
18Tue12:163.46:13-0.16:250.35:538:07Waning Gibbous18Tue
19Wed12:323.71:113.37:060.17:260.55:528:07Third Quarter19Wed
20Thu1:253.42:123.27:590.28:320.65:518:08Third Quarter20Thu
21Fri2:243.13:183.28:510.39:370.75:518:09Third Quarter21Fri
22Sat3:292.94:143.39:400.410:330.75:508:10Third Quarter22Sat
23Sun4:252.85:003.410:230.411:240.65:508:11Waning Crescent23Sun
24Mon5:132.85:423.511:040.45:498:11Waning Crescent24Mon
25Tue5:592.86:223.712:130.511:46 AM0.45:488:12Waning Crescent25Tue
26Wed6:442.97:013.812:560.412:280.35:488:13Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu7:252.97:383.91:340.21:100.35:478:14New Moon27Thu
28Fri8:043.08:144.02:080.11:490.25:478:14New Moon28Fri
29Sat8:413.08:504.02:410.02:270.25:478:15New Moon29Sat
30Sun9:183.19:284.03:160.03:060.25:468:16New Moon30Sun
31Mon9:583.110:083.93:540.03:470.25:468:16Waxing Crescent31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8639168)

Common Questions About Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA today?

Slack tide in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA is approximately 9:27 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA?

Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 32% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA?

Tide predictions for Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA?

Tide data for Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA is sourced from NOAA Station #8639168. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8639168.

What is the moon phase in Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA is First Quarter (32% illuminated). This places Virginia Beach (outer coast), VA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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